AGRI 102 Plant Science in Agriculture*
This course introduces plant anatomy, morphology and plant physiology to the student by exploring how plant structures and processes are involved in basic growth and development. Concepts from botany, soil science, genetics, chemistry, and biochemistry are used to understand how plants utilize their environment. Laboratory sessions involve short-term, hands-on experiments that explore such topics as photosynthesis, mineral nutrition, plant-water relations, plant growth, and hormonal regulations.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
AGRI 102Plant Science in Agriculture*
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
45
Semester Contact Hours Lab
45
III. Catalog Course Description
This course introduces plant anatomy, morphology and plant physiology to the student by exploring how plant structures and processes are involved in basic growth and development. Concepts from botany, soil science, genetics, chemistry, and biochemistry are used to understand how plants utilize their environment. Laboratory sessions involve short-term, hands-on experiments that explore such topics as photosynthesis, mineral nutrition, plant-water relations, plant growth, and hormonal regulations.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Describe the plant body and the biological functions of its parts in the production of food
- Identify and describe the basic principles of plant growth
- Formulate hypotheses about the processes that impact plant growth and develop and propose experiments that could be developed to test hypotheses based on the scientific method
- Research, interpret and communicate in both oral and written forms about key scientific concepts related to plant anatomy, plant genetics and plant physiology
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Materials
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